CharacterStudio Motion MIME Type

Learn what model/x-csm represents and how Poly supports CharacterStudio motion files.

MIME type details for model/x-csm

In active use
MIME typemodel/x-csm
Extensions
.csm
First standardizedUnknown
Created byAutodesk
Browser support
Example applications3ds Max Character Studio
Poly supportPartial. Poly recognizes model/x-csm and processes valid CharacterStudio motion data when supported.
Indexed by PolyPartial. Poly indexes filenames and can use visual similarity when a schematic rendition is available; scene counts appear in details.
Preview in PolyPartial. Poly can provide a schematic or skeletal rendition when marker data is readable; marker data does not include a matching character.
Poly agentPartial. An optimized rendition of the 3D object or scene is provided to the agent, allowing compact yet information-rich multimodal interaction with 3D files when a rendition is available.

What does model/x-csm represent?

model/x-csm identifies ASCII CharacterStudio motion-capture data. CSM records marker names and frame samples for use with a compatible rig, rather than defining a mesh or material set.1

How to open it

Use 3ds Max Character Studio and apply the motion to a matching biped or marker setup. Browsers do not render this media type directly.

Poly support

Poly recognizes model/x-csm and .csm, indexes the filename, and can use visual similarity when a schematic rendition is available. Available motion and scene counts appear in details. CSM contains marker data rather than a finished character; readable marker data may receive a schematic or skeletal rendition for agent interaction.

Footnotes

  1. Autodesk. Character Studio file formats. Documents CSM marker data and its use with Character Studio.
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